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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES „ FASHION MERCHANDISINGFCS 665 SELECTED TOPICS IN FAMILY ANDCONSUMER SCIENCES (.5 or 1 or 1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8 lecture hours for each .5 unit.Discussion and evaluation of current topics, trends andissues in the field of family and consumer sciences. Newconcepts include review of research and application offindings. The <strong>course</strong> will focus on one of the followingtopics related to nutrition and child-family studies issues:nutrition and aging, nutrition and sports training, nutritionand weight control, nutrition and pregnancy/ lactation,nutrition and HIV/AIDS, nutrition, foods and world culture,and survey/ trends and issues in family and consumersciences. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.Transfer credit: CSU.FASHION MERCHANDISING(FASH)FASH 113 TEXTILES (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836.Study of natural and chemical fibers; yarns and clothconstruction, weaving, finishing, dyeing. Study of purchase,use and care of textiles. Federal legislation, costand labeling as related to consumer use. Student willexamine the various characteristics of fibers and fabrics,including health and comfort level on the body. Also listedas FCS 113. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).FASH 117 CREATING A PERSONAL IMAGE (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.A <strong>course</strong> designed to aid the student in adapting afashion appearance appropriate for professional and personalcare. Concepts in awareness of personal coloring,figure considerations, hair styling, and use of makeup.Wardrobe planning and selection, accessorizing, andshopping strategies will be emphasized. Specific materialfor both men and women will be presented. Also listed asFCS 117. Transfer credit: CSU.FASH 119 CLOTHING, CULTURE AND SOCIETY (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836.Study of bodily adornment in terms of cultural, ethnic,historical, sociological, psychological and economic considerations.Comparison will be made of various culturesand subcultures. Fashion trends and merchandisingtechniques as they affect the consumer will also be discussed.Student will examine the importance of clothingas an expression of individual and group identity. Alsolisted as FCS 119. Transfer credit: CSU (C1).FASH 151 FASHION MERCHANDISING (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836.Through lectures, guest speakers and field trips thestudent will have the opportunity to explore a variety ofaspects of the ready-to-wear and couture industry.Production cost, promotion and advertising techniqueswill be studied in relation to large and small manufactureand retail operations. Personal requirements to helpprepare students for employment in the field of fashionmerchandising are given for guidance value. Transfercredit: CSU.FASH 152 VISUAL MERCHANDISING (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.Designed to provide the basic techniques needed forthe visual presentation of merchandise. The student willbe involved in the study of interior displays, the art ofdramatizing the display, store windows, and their coordinationwith sales promotion. (Fall Semester only.) Transfercredit: CSU.FASH 153 APPAREL AND HOME FASHIONANALYSIS (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836.Designed to provide information regarding the typesand construction features of fashion apparel (includingproduct knowledge of children’s, men’s and women’sapparel) and accessories necessary for fashion buying,consumer information, and the interpretation of this information.This <strong>course</strong> includes study of textile and nontextilemerchandising, fashion lines, and forecasting forhome fashions. Transfer credit: CSU.FASH 156 FASHION SHOWS AND SPECIALEVENTS (3)(Spring Semester only.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.Designed to provide the basic techniques needed forthe visual presentation of merchandise through productionof fashion shows and special events. The student willbe involved in the observation and production of varioustypes of shows and promotions. Transfer credit: CSU.FASH 160 BUSINESS OF IMAGE CONSULTING (2)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite:FASH 117 or equivalent.This <strong>course</strong> will acquaint students with the principlesand practices of the image consulting industry. Setting upand marketing a business; developing a professionalknowledge base and resources; working with clientele;setting fees and keeping business records. Students willgain “how-to” experience through lectures, field trips andindividual and group projects. Transfer credit: CSU.C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S2 011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u183

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